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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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